K2 Space

Senior Thermal Control System (TCS) Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$250kDetected 18 hours ago

Object-Oriented ProgrammingData AnalysisAutoCADThermal AnalysisAvionicsPower ElectronicsControls

About the role

You will own the success of developing, implementing and testing both R&D and production thermal control systems on the spacecraft.
You will be responsible for spearheading the design and verification efforts of active and passive thermal control systems including, but not limited to, pump fluid loops, heat pipes and all of the required ground supporting equipment (test fixtures, diagnostic equipment, instrumentation, software tools etc.).
Y our work will require familiarity with pressurized systems (valves, pumps, accumulators, heat exchangers), thermo-mechanical instrumentation (temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow meters etc.), integrated electronics systems, and secondary satellite structures.

Work with lead engineers to design active and passive thermal control systems using basic heat transfer and mechanical equations to size lines, pumps, accumulators, cold plates etc.
Design and develop ment of heater and cooling systems including control architecture
Setup, commission, and maintain state-of-the-art test stands and instrumentation
Develop data acquisition systems for active and passive thermal control systems
Perform tests on novel pump fluid l oop including feed systems, power electronics, and hardware-in-the-loop
Develop testing and control scripts to conduct safe and reliable test campaigns of pump fluid loop and individual components
Create formal documentation for development and production: test procedures, test reports, and standard operating procedures
Document, compile, analyze, and present test data
Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

5+ years of experience with thermal test experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment
2+ years of experience with sizing and testing fluid systems including pumps, valves, accumulators, heat exchanger, cold plates etc.
Demonstrated experience with data acquisition for thermal and power related applications
Experience with test plan development and execution
Strong experience with thermal and TVAC testing including setup, instrumentation, and troubleshooting
If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we'd love for you to apply.
Demonstrated knowledge of NX or AutoCAD is preferred to design test fixtures

Experie nce with basic and statistical data analysis
Experience with Thermal Desktop for thermal analysis
Experience with signal conditioning to define optimal acquisition rate and understand when sign al-to-noise ratio is not acceptable
Experience with pumps testing
Experience with avionics testing
Experience with testing refrigeration systems
If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply!
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Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $250,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

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